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Awaken Your Inner Strength and Empower Your Mind
Supportive counseling for anxiety, depression, and trauma
About Mental Health Matters
Our Expertise
At Mental Health Matters, our team of licensed therapists and qualified mental health professionals have years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges. We specialize in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Our Services
MHM's services include: psychotherapy (individual, group, family, and couples), Consumer-Directed Services, and ESA approval support. MHM utilizes an evidenced-based, integrative theoretical approach to services to include but not limited to: CBT, EMDR, DBT, Trauma-Informed Care, etc.
Our Approach
We integrate a client-centered approach to mental health treatment rooted in empathy, compassion, and no judgment. We strive to create a safe, supportive and collaborative environment. We believe every person is the expert of their life and healing is possible for all.
Unlock Your Potential with Mental Health Matters
Anxiety Counseling
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Depression Counseling
Our anxiety counseling services are designed to help you overcome fear, stress, and anxiety. Our licensed therapists provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your anxiety.
Depression Counseling
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Depression Counseling
Our depression counseling services can help you overcome feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Our experienced therapists can provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your depression.
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Our trauma counseling services can help you overcome the effects of traumatic events. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based techniques to help you heal from the psychological impact of trauma, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your experiences and develop strategies to move forward.
Life Coaching
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Our life coaching services can help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Our experienced coaches provide guidance, support, and motivation to help you identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and achieve success in all areas of your life.
Grief Counseling
Our grief counseling services can help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Our licensed therapists provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings of grief, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your grief and move forward.
Anger Management Counseling
Our anger management counseling services can help you manage and control your anger in healthy ways. Our experienced therapists provide guidance and support to help you identify the root causes of your anger, develop coping skills, and improve your relationships with others.
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Support
What is an Emotional Support Animal?
An emotional support animal, also referred to as an ESA, is a designated companion animal that provides comfort and support to a person dealing with a diagnosed emotional, mental, or psychological disability. An ESA can also be called an assistance animal or support animal, and helps its owner or handler manage the symptoms of their mental or emotional condition.
For most people, their ESA fulfills their emotional need simply by offering affection and companionship. Many patients also find an improved sense of well-being resulting from the daily routine of caring for their ESA.
***To be officially categorized as an ESA, the owner and animal must have the proper documentation in the form of an ESA Letter.
Types of Emotional Support Animals
The best emotional support animals are simply ones that provide the comfort and support needed by their owners. Dogs are cats are usually the most common type of ESA, but there is no limitation on the type of animal that can fulfill the ESA role. Ultimately, a good ESA is one that offers comfort, support, companionship, and positivity through their presence. Basic training to ensure good behavior in public places is important, and an ESA cannot pose a danger to other people or animals.
How to Qualify for an Emotional Support Animal?
There is a wide range of mental and emotional conditions that may qualify you for an emotional support animal. A licensed mental health professional will need to provide an evaluation and diagnosis in order for you to pursue an official ESA. Here are just a few of the common conditions that can allow you to obtain an emotional support pet:
- Panic and anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Intellectual disabilities
- Phobias
- Mood disorders
Fair Housing Act Information
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing, specifically related to disability, race, religion, sex, color, national origin, or familial status. As a person with an emotional support animal, you are protected against discrimination if you are seeking to buy or rent a home, secure housing assistance, or qualify for a mortgage. The FHA also makes it illegal for a homeowner or landlord to set different terms or conditions for the sale or rental of a house due to any of the factors named above. Some types of housing are not included in the FHA regulations, including single-family homes rented or sold by owner, private clubs, religious housing, and owner-occupied buildings with four units or less.
Under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), a landlord cannot refuse you housing simply based on your ESA. The law states that landlords must attempt to make reasonable accommodations for your ESA, even if a property has a “no pets” policy. However, there are certain situations in which a landlord can legitimately refuse housing for you and your emotional support animal. If allowing your ESA would create undue financial or administrative stress on the housing provider, they can deny the request. Large animals such as horses or llamas may also be refused, on the grounds of unavailable space.
ESAs must not be disruptive or dangerous in any way, and you are responsible for any damage they may cause to the property. If your emotional support animal is found to have a negative impact on the health, safety, property, or quality of life of other tenants, the landlord can ask you to leave.
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Discovering Inner Peace with Mental Health Matters
Mindfulness Counseling
Our mindfulness counseling services can help you develop a greater sense of awareness and inner peace. Our licensed therapists provide guidance and support to help you learn mindfulness techniques, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall well-being.
Spiritual Counseling
Our spiritual counseling services can help you explore your beliefs and values, and develop a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment. Our experienced counselors provide guidance and support to help you connect with your spirituality and find meaning in your life.
Stress Management Counseling
Our stress management counseling services can help you identify and manage stress in healthy ways. Our licensed therapists provide guidance and support to help you develop coping skills, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall well-being.
Self-Esteem Counseling
Our self-esteem counseling services can help you develop a healthier sense of self-worth and confidence. Our experienced counselors provide guidance and support to help you identify negative self-talk, develop self-compassion, and improve your relationships with others.
Personal Growth Counseling
Our personal growth counseling services can help you achieve your full potential and live a more fulfilling life. Our licensed therapists provide guidance and support to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and develop strategies to achieve them.
Positive Psychology Counseling
Our positive psychology counseling services can help you develop a more positive outlook on life. Our experienced counselors use evidence-based techniques to help you cultivate gratitude, resilience, and optimism, and improve your overall well-being.